Apple, in a commissioned data breach report, reveals that hackers stole 2.6 billion records between 2021 and 2022, with breaches surging 20% in the first three quarters of 2023 compared to 2022. It attributed the problem to takeoff in sophisticated ransomware attacks and third-party vendor attacks. The study highlighted the growing importance of cloud security, noting that 80% of breaches involved data stored in the cloud. It also advocated for more efforts to encrypt data held in the cloud.
The NCSC wants developers to get serious on software security
The NCSC’s new Software Security Code of Practice has been praised by cyber professionals as a significant advancement in enhancing software supply chain security.
